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noun
The optimisation of ship speed with respect to competing targets to reduce fuel usage while maintaining good customer service.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: nautical, transport
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Derived from slow steaming, with smart.
